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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.47, 465.75 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.47, 465.75 and 105 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.47 : 465.75 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.47/465.75 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.47x = 465.75 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.47x = 48,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,903.75/310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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